Industry Updates
Curated trade, equipment, and market updates for frame-shop owners — each article includes an XKY take on what it means for your line.
For frame shops
What is changing in framing — and why it matters
We add a handful of curated updates each week with an XKY perspective on equipment, trade, and market shifts. Latest added July 13, 2026.
Finger-Jointed Lumber Market Forecast Points Higher Toward 2035, Driven by Industrial Packaging Demand and Construction Efficiency Gains - IndexBox
The global finger-jointed lumber market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% from 2026 to 2035, driven by demand from construction and industrial packaging. Finger-jointed lumber commands a 10–25% price premium over sol
Includes XKY Frame Insight
Spain Farmhouse Picture Frame - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights - IndexBox
Spain's farmhouse picture frame market is import-led (70-80% from Asia and Eastern Europe), with domestic manufacturing covering 15-20% of volume. The market is valued at €45-65 million wholesale in 2026, projected to gr
Includes XKY Frame Insight